Head Gardener

As the Head Gardener you will be involved in the establishment and maintenance of the garden. This is a varied hands-on role working on a diverse range of exciting projects and We are looking for a motivated individual who can work independently with a focus on the timely delivery of projects.

The successful candidate will be supported by a qualified garden designer together with the property owner. This interesting opportunity would suit an enthusiastic, self-motivated, outgoing individual, with good communication skills, and who is happy to work both with the team and alone as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lawn mowing, planting, strimming, hedge cutting,
• Fencing
• Track maintenance
• Woodland maintenance (chainsaw use)
• General maintenance of gardens, kitchen garden, grounds around the buildings and parkland.

Candidate Requirements:

• At least 3 to 4 years' experience as a Head gardener or similar role in the areas of horticulture and soft and hard landscaping.
• Good plant knowledge.
• A high level of attention to detail
• A good understanding of safe working practices, experience with garden machinery including hedge cutters, ride-on and walk-behind mowers and tractors with attachments like flails and toppers.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and can-do attitude,
• Good communication skills,
• Full clean driving licence essential, with category BE a bonus.
• Horticultural Qualification an advantage
• Additional skills such as equipment maintenance and general “handyman” abilities would be welcomed but not essential.
• Experience with a full-size tractor with a loader, JCB / excavator and ATV would be advantageous.
• Certificates [manual handling, safe pass, chainsaw and spraying] are required, but training can be provided

• Ongoing training and development are provided
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Permanent position
• Modern 2-bedroom accommodation on site is provided if required
• 8.30 am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday
• 8.30 am to 3.30pm on Friday.
• Paid overtime
• Salary negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

Interested? Apply now by Email.
Shortlisting is taking place on a rolling basis, so early applications are recommended.